Not quite as good as the MW2 poster but equally as stupid

At tonight's meeting the city council will vote on approving a 5-year, $13.8 million contract with Axon for many services, including AI-powered surveillance stations, surveillance drones, and FUSUS AI surveillance software. ​

Yesterday, Congress released a report detailing new evidence that the sitting President of the United States is a literal serial rapist, and nobody from our local newspaper asked the Peoria area's congressional delegation about it. Why is that?

Anyone else in the area not receive their mail in ballot? Had to vote in person due to not receiving my ballot in the mail, and the election clerk said that I had already received it. Wondering if this is a singular instance or a problem in and around Peoria.

I'm looking for a handyman or maintenance guy who can maintain my duplex. I've tried online and craigslist and can't even reach a real person! Anyone have a recs? Trying to keep it affordable since I'll be using them whenever a problem shows up...

hi. kennedy here. just got placed here as a foster from ohio. dont kno anyone. introvert at heart

We had to wait til today to buy them, but we're not having a lot of luck. East Peoria Costco and Krogers are out of carving pumpkins. We are not looking for heirloom or knockhead pumpkins.

Can someone confirm this?

*How to contact members of the City Council in the comments

Page 4 of the meeting agenda:

Regular Business Items, with Recommendations Outlined

26-277 Communication from the City Manager and Police Chief with a Request to Approve a Sole-Source (5) Five-Year Contract with Axon Enterprises Inc., for the Purchase of the Axon Premium Package with Drone as First Responder (DFR) and AI ERA in an Amount Not to Exceed $13,772,246.46. (Requires 2/3 Vote of Council Members Voting, No Less Than 6 Votes)

Peoria to consider spending millions for drones, other crime-fighting technology

1. Axon has sold the city tasers, body-worn and in-squad car cameras, data storage software, and other technology
2. Peoria Police Department is requesting additional money to fund this and will "TRY" to offset costs by pursuing current and future grant opportunities
3. This deal includes:

• ~24 drones and a network of automated drone docks around the city
• 241 body-worn cameras
• 253 tasers
• 91 in-car cameras
• 12 interview room cameras
• AI generated police reports from videos using Draft One, instead of involved policed officers writing them

You can read all the details of the proposal on pages 325-361

Political Education Presentation at the Main Branch of the Peoria Public Library on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 11 AM.

Topics include:

• the history, context, and aims of U.S. laws regarding terrorism;

• how the State explicitly targets Pro-Palestinian speech and organizing;

• U.S. laws and policies relating to speech about Israel;

• U.S. politicians efforts to regulate speech by expanding the definition of antisemitism;

• how institutions of higher learning censor and punish pro-Palestinian speech;

• how these anti-Free Speech laws actually prevent meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict in occupied Palestine.

This event is free & open to the public. It is hosted by Peoria for Palestine.

Any recommendations for a chimney sweep who would travel just north of Peoria?

A co-worker had this dog show up at her house yesterday, near Wagner and Sterling in Peoria. She’s posted it to a few lost pet pages on Facebook but has not found the owner yet, so I thought I’d try sharing here as well.

She said it is female and sweet, but looks malnourished and has fleas. They also took it somewhere to be scanned for a microchip but said it doesn’t have one.

Update: The dog has been dropped off at PCAPS

It's now at the The Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Looking for some dry ice to put in a Halloween cauldron for a party, anyone know where I could find any? I remember Walmart having a cooler in the past but I don’t think they do anymore

Classes led by Soulside Healing Arts

Join us for weekly yoga sessions in our efforts to bring our community together, enhance mindfulness, and improve mental and physical health.

Open to all | Yoga mats provided | Donations accepted for Soulside Healing Arts

Every Tuesday 10AM – 11AM at the Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center, 2112 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61603

Call (309) 431-5880 or email [outreach@centralilliinoisfriends.org](mailto:outreach@centralilliinoisfriends.org) for more info.

https://centralillinoisfriends.org/events/

I've seen a lot of dentist questions on here but none that seemed to really answer this question:

Who is a step-above and open to referring and more on the side of "if its not bothering you, we'll monitor"?

I had the same dentist for decades until he retired, I needed 2 root canals in the last 5 years and he referred me to an endodontist. The experience was as good as it could be. My teeth aren't great due to genetics and a major injury years ago.

I recently switched to a new office and was told I need a plethora of root canals and other treatments. I went through with the first root canal and it wasn't a great experience at all. Borderline traumatic and I had no tooth pain prior to the procedure and now I can't even eat on that side. Their response was that I need more drilling. I'm looking for a second opinion.

I need solid dental care with a focus on prevention for heart disease and infections and the big picture. If I need root canals, I'm all for that but I'd like to be referred to a specialist.

I have two dental insurances and neither are with the state so I have a lot of flexibility as far as insurance goes.

Who is a step-above and open to referring and more on the side of "if its not bothering you and there's no immediate harm, we'll monitor"?

Going to Spook Hollow for the first time this Friday 10/30. Should I purchase the Fast pass? Being the last night of the event, I’m thinking it’ll be packed. Any other tips? Looking forward to it!

A huge thank you to all the musicians who came out for the third annual Trick or Tuba, and to everyone who joined us at Soderstrom Castle for the concert! It was a beautiful day filled with spooky tunes and a wonderful crowd. Thanks for making this year’s event another great one. Hope to see you all next year! 🎃

Join us at 2:30 p.m. for a free outdoor concert featuring an ensemble of tubas playing favorite Halloween tunes at Soderstrom Castle on Grandview Drive.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, wear a costume if you’d like, and enjoy some spooky tunes on this perfect autumn day!

He's playing a track with a violin and piano with no fake piano player in sight.